Russian Blue vs Himalayan vs Birman Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Russian Blue	Himalayan	Birman
Origins	Russia	United States United Kingdom	France
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Crossbreed	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	11	33	19
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat	Himalayan Persian, Colourpoint Persian, Longhaired Colourpoint, Himmy	Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat Of Burma
Price Which one is cheaper, Russian Blue vs Himalayan vs Birman cat?	$1000 to $1700	$1000 to $2500	$700 to $1500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	High	Moderate
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)

Russian Blue vs Himalayan vs Birman Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Russian Blue or Himalayan or Birman cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Russian Blue or Himalayan or Birman?	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 12 pounds	Male: 9 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 9 - 15 pounds, Female: 6 - 10 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Semi-foreign Russian Blue have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Green	Blue	Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	Colorpoint pattern Base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail Point colours include seal, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, and cream, as well as lynx (tabby) and tortie patterns.	Red Blue Seal Chocolate Lilac Cream
Coat What is the difference between Russian Blue, Himalayan and Birman coats?	Short Hair	Long	Long Hair
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Long
Musculature	Lean	Solid	Solid
Head Shape	Triangular	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Small and Deep-set	Round	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Straight	Short and Broad	Concave
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Silky Long	Short Dense	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	Medium
Bone Structure	Slender Fine	Robust	Sturdy
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Average	Moderate Sleep	Calm More Sleep

Russian Blue vs Himalayan vs Birman Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Moderate, shy and observant	Short to moderate, relaxed and gentle	Moderate, enjoys companionship
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	Low	Low
Protection Instincts	Moderate	Low	Low
Climbing Ability	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Jumping Ability	Good	Moderate	Good
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Poor	Poor	Moderate

Russian Blue vs Himalayan vs Birman Health Comparison

Litter Size	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	4-6 Kittens
Special Needs	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate High grooming	Social Moderate grooming Gentle
Breeding	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, wet food	Balanced diet	Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Low	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Low	Low	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	Low	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Two to three times a day
Maintenance Level	High	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Low	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Russian Blue or Himalayan or Birman?	10-16 years	9-15 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Russian Blue vs Himalayan vs Birman cat?	The Russian Blue cat has an average energy level.	The Himalayan cat has a low energy level.	The Birman cat has an average energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Russian Blue or Himalayan or Birman?	Yes Russian Blue cats do well with allergy sufferers by causing fewer allergic reactions.	No Himalayan cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Birman cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Russian Blue vs Himalayan vs Birman?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Himalayans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Birmans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Bladder Stones	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Corneal Dermoid Congenital Hypotrichosis
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Low	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Easy	Medium	Medium

Russian Blue vs Himalayan vs Birman Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and shy meows	Soft and infrequent meows	Soft and quiet meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, but can be shy	Good, calm and gentle	Excellent, very sociable
Facial Expression	Shy and loyal	Sweet and gentle	Gentle and affectionate
Tail Behavior	Shy and loyal tail movements	Sweet and gentle tail movements	Soft tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Attention Needs	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Protectiveness	Moderate	Low	Low
Territoriality	Moderate	Low	Low
Independence	High	Low	Low
Response To Commands	High	Low	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Low	Low
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm	Social Playful Gentle
Escape Tendencies	High	Low	Low
Curiosity	High	Low	Moderate
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Friendly 😊
Stalking Behavior	High	Low	Low
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Easy	Difficult	Easy
Agility	High	Low	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Low	Medium	High
Activity	Low Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Low Independent	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Russian Blue are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. Himalayan have a balanced playfulness.	Balanced Playmate. Birman have a balanced playfulness.
Trainability	Average Trainability: Russian Blue cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Average Trainability: Himalayan cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	Moderately Trainable: Birman cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Russian Blue or Himalayan or Birman?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Russian Blue or Himalayan or Birman?	Active	Dependent	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Average: Russian Blue cats adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Himalayan cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Birman cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Russian Blue vs Himalayan vs Birman?	Average: Russian Blue cats are average regarding their affection level.	High: Himalayan cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Birman cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Russian Blue or Himalayan or Birman?	The Russian Blue cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Himalayan cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Birman cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Russian Blue or Himalayan or Birman?	Russian Blue cats are average friendly toward dogs.	Himalayan cats are not the most dog-friendly breed.	Very dog-friendly: Birman owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Russian Blue vs Himalayan vs Birman?	Average: the Russian Blue cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Himalayan cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Birman cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Russian Blue or Himalayan or Birman?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Russian Blue or Himalayan or Birman?	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Russian Blue or Himalayan or Birman?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Russian Blue vs Himalayan vs Birman Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	High	Moderate
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Russian Blue or Himalayan or Birman?	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Russian Blue cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Birman cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Russian Blue or Himalayan or Birman?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	High If you're looking for a cat that won't leave a trail of fur everywhere they go, you might want to rethink your choice of pet.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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Russian Blue vs Himalayan vs Birman Cat Breed Comparison

Russian Blue vs Himalayan vs Birman Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Russian Blue vs Himalayan vs Birman Special Abilities Comparison

Russian Blue vs Himalayan vs Birman Health Comparison

Russian Blue vs Himalayan vs Birman Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Russian Blue vs Himalayan vs Birman Grooming Comparison

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